On this page I've added some miscellaneous links that I found during my research. Click on the links to access the page.

This website has a tab that allows you to ask questions about welding issues and equipment.
Click the link to access the "Miller Ask the Expert" page.
Ask the Expert

I also researched "virtual" welding as an alternative to the real thing as it may not be viable for me to purchase all the equipment. I had to chuckle when I came across this article:
Hire the Incarcerated?

Although I wasn't able to actually try out virtual welding (you have to buy the software), I found many sites discussing its benefits:

Virtually Welding

This link is to the Lincoln Electric Welding School site. I found their welding videos very informative. I have added links to a few of their beginner welding videos on the video page.

Welding School Lincoln Electric